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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 675.25 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 675.25 and 267.64 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 675.25 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/675.25 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 675.25 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 180,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,723.91/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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